South Dakota Voter ID Law
Photo ID Requested
Voters are asked for photo ID; those without one can still vote by signing an affidavit of identity.
What “Photo ID Requested” means
A voter is asked for a photo ID, but one without it can still cast a ballot that counts — typically by signing an affidavit or being verified by a poll worker.
14 of 51 states are in the same category
Alongside South Dakota: Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and 1 more.
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures · as of April 2026 · last verified August 5, 2026
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